This Wednesday, in the second leg of their Champions League 2024-2025 semi-final (0-1 win in the first leg), Paris Saint-Germain take on Arsenal at the Parc des Princes (kick-off 9pm, CET). On the eve of this encounter, the press tried to guess the team that will be fielded by Paris coach Luis Enrique.
Le Parisien (4-3-3) –
PSG (4-3-3) :
Kvaratskhelia – Dembélé – Doué
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Donnarumma.
L’Equipe (4-3-3) –
Kvaratskhelia – Dembélé – Doué
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Donnarumma.
Given the squad, every team seems possible, but it’s hard to be certain. Not least because much depends on the exact state of fitness of 27-year-old striker Ousmane Dembélé, who suffered a muscle scare last week in the first leg. There’s a good chance he’ll start, but it’s not entirely certain.
If he doesn’t start, who will replace him? Gonçalo Ramos, Bradley Barcola or Lee Kang-In? All of whom could also take the place of Désiré Doué, who was less than stellar in the first round.
There’s also the option of a change in midfield or defense, although this would come as a surprise given recent performances and rotations.
